Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Radiant Driveway Installation
Radiant Driveway Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Radiant Driveway Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Radiant Driveway Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Radiant Driveway Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Radiant Driveway Installation labor cost? What are the important Radiant Driveway Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Radiant Driveway Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Radiant Driveway Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Radiant Driveway Installation expect to pay between $0.37 to $0.63 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Radiant Driveway Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building authority are usually not required for Radiant Driveway Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association covenants, you should verify that the Radiant Driveway Installation complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Radiant Driveway Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the radiant driveway may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Radiant Driveway Installation something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Radiant Driveway Installation requires the work of skilled trade contractors as well as special materials, tools, fabrication and installation techniques. Do it yourself mistakes may be expensive to remedy and will likely reduce the marketability and value of your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Radiant Driveway Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Radiant Driveway Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Radiant Driveway Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Radiant Driveway Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Radiant Driveway Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
Radiant Driveway Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Radiant Driveway Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the radiant driveway work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Verify that planned Radiant Driveway Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Radiant Driveway Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of radiant driveway, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order radiant driveway; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of radiant driveway; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Review material choices for Radiant Driveway Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Obtain a permit for Radiant Driveway Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the driveway surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the radiant driveway
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Radiant Driveway Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
